MENNONITES

One of the historic peace churches, The Mennonites, endorses nonviolence in all situations. That includes war, and the "Star-Spangled Banner", if you haven't noticed, is quite the paean to the War of 1812. In the 116-year history of Goshen College, they've avoided playing the anthem.


Mennonites are often placed in a difficult position in America. Often socially conservative, with their largest population centers in places like Indiana and Pennsylvania, they frequently attract the ire of their intensely patriotic ...
Just hours ago, Goshen College, a private Mennonite-affiliated school in Indiana, played the National Anthem before a sporting event for the first time in their history. It wasn't without controversy. Of course.
Mennonites have refused military service; they have also refused to pledge allegiance to any flag or any nation. Mennonites have a tradition of simplicity, of passionate service to God and the most vulnerable members of His Kingdom. ...



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